The Business Development team at NYCEDC is your front door to starting your journey to New York City. Whether you’re an expanding business, a site selector, an institutional investor, or anything in between—our team is equipped with the resources to help any institution plug into the NYC business ecosystem.

Companies & Site Selectors

Our Business Development team offers a suite of services to companies that are looking to relocate or expand to NYC. From site consultation to workforce development guidance to financial incentives analysis and beyond—we can help you or your clients establish the critical connections to succeed in the diverse NYC business ecosystem.

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Site selection to ensure you find the right space to fit your needs

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Financial incentives analysis to ease the cost of doing business in NYC

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Ecosystem introductions to strategic stakeholders, such as universities, industry associations, and business improvement districts

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Soft landing services to jumpstart your success within the five boroughs, including talent attraction and retention programs, corporate social responsibility, and community engagement

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Workforce development consultation to help you build your talent and recruiting pipeline in NYC

Financial Analysts

Access to economic data, custom data requests, and wayfindings for companies doing location and comparative market analysis

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Targeted programs geared towards industry growth, such as Offshore Wind NYC and LifeSci NYC

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International trade support through connections to international trade organizations

Venture Capitalists

New York City is the world’s second-largest tech and startup ecosystem, valued at $694 billion. And VCs have taken notice. There are over 1,200 active VCs based in NYC, eager to tap into the opportunity presented by the city’s 25K+ tech-enabled startups. This physical proximity has facilitated a surge in investment activity, with over $17 billion worth of venture capital and seed funding recorded across 460+ deals in 2024. Our team at NYCEDC is committed to connecting VCs with the resources they need to fully immerse in the city’s dynamic startup environment.

Services

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Site selection to build landing pads for VCs and their portfolio companies

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Facilitating university connections to jumpstart incubator/accelerator programs

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International portfolio support through introductions to consulates and trade organizations

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Access to City-owned assets for events and programming needs

Programs

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Venture Access Alliance: A coalition of investors dedicated to supporting diversity in the NYC tech ecosystem

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NYC Startup & VC Internship Program: Connecting NYC students with internships across the city’s tech and funding ecosystems

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LifeSci NYC Expansion Fund: Funding opportunity for high-growth life sciences companies interested in expanding in NYC

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NYCEDC Catalyst Fund: Making investments that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact

Institutional Investors

Marquee legislation and action plans such as the City of Yes and New New York unlock previously unavailable opportunities and mobilize government resources to deliver on City, climate and industry goals. This combination of policy change, financial incentives, infrastructure development and industry support, NYCEDC and the City of New York engage in both long-term transformation projects as well as new, innovative programs to spur growth across economic sectors.

Invest in NYC

Defined by resilience, innovation, and forward-thinking policy, New York City is the premier investment destination in the world.

Learn More

NYCEDC provides guidance to help navigate the policies and initiatives powering the transformation across the five boroughs including:

  • Policy Updates: Stay informed on new policies, rezoning, and government initiatives that shape NYC’s investment landscape.
  • Investment Insights: Access data-driven analysis on industry trends, economic priorities, and emerging opportunities across sectors.
  • Investment Facilitation and Opportunities: Engage with a curated selection of investment opportunities, including exclusive NYCEDC Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Strategic Introductions: Connect directly with business improvement districts and other strategic stakeholders in the city
  • Incentives: Explore available incentive programs, financing tools, and City resources designed to support your investment success.
  • City and State Navigation: Receive guidance and support when navigating complex or unclear government processes

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